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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards in 2020-22, carried out 211 Search & Seizure operations including 28 related to electric products, for unauthorized use of BIS Standard Mark and Violation of Quality Control Orders
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that Bureau of Indian Standards  during the years 2020-21 and 2021-22, carried out 211 Search & Seizure operations including 28 related to electric products, for unauthorized use of BIS Standard Mark and Violation of Quality Control Orders. The State wise and Union Territory - wise details are at Annexure.
After successful Search & Seizure operation, BIS files case against the offender in the Court of Law. If firm applies for compounding, then the offence is compounded by the Competent Authority and penalty is imposed in accordance with BIS Act, Rules and Regulations. In 2021-22, 44 cases were filed in Courts and 2 cases were compounded.
BIS acts upon the complaints received by it related to sub-standard quality of BIS certified products, unauthorized use of BIS Standard Mark and violation of Quality Control Orders.
Complaints related to sub-standard quality of BIS certified products are investigated at the end of complainant and licensee followed by independent testing of complaint sample to establish genuineness of the complaint. Actions such as suspension or cancellation of the license are taken against the licensee if the complaint is found genuine. Licensee is also advised in such cases to provide redressal to the complainant by way of replacement/repair of the product under complaint.
For complaints related to unauthorized use of BIS Standard Mark and violation of Quality Control Orders, BIS carries out Search and Seizure operation at the premise of the firm. During such Search & Seizure, material under contravention is seized followed by launch of prosecution against the offender for violation of BIS Act, 2016.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REGARDING SALE OF SUB-STANDARD GOODS.
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STATE
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TOTAL NUMBER OF SEARCH & SEIZURE CONDUCTED BY BIS
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Other Goods
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Electrical Goods
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Other Goods
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Electrical Goods
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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1
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-
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8
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|
-
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|
ASSAM
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1
|
|
-
|
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2
|
|
-
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BIHAR
|
|
3
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|
-
|
|
4
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-
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DELHI
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|
1
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|
2
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8
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|
2
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GUJARAT
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5
|
|
4
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29
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|
4
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HARYANA
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|
-
|
|
-
|
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29
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|
3
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|
JAMMU & KASHMIR
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|
1
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|
-
|
|
-
|
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-
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JHARKHAND
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|
1
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|
-
|
|
1
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|
-
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|
KARNATAKA
|
|
5
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|
-
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|
11
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|
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KERALA
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|
1
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|
-
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|
4
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1
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MADHYA PRADESH
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|
-
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|
-
|
|
3
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|
-
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MAHARASHTRA
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4
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|
3
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19
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3
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PUNJAB
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1
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|
-
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-
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-
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RAJASTHAN
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|
1
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|
-
|
|
5
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|
-
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TAMIL NADU
|
|
3
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|
-
|
|
8
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|
1
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TELANGANA
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|
1
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-
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|
7
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|
-
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UTTAR PRADESH
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-
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|
-
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8
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2
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UTTARAKHAND
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-
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|
-
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-
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|
1
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WEST BENGAL
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-
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-
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10
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-
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Total
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29
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9
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156
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17
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G. Total
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38
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173
Ministry of Coal
Private Investment In Coal Sector
Methodology for auction of coal and lignite mines / blocks for sale of coal / lignite on revenue sharing basis has been issued on 28.05.2020 and modified vide order dated 24.11.2021. Salient features of the Methodology are as under:
- Based on Revenue sharing mechanism. Floor percentage at 4%.
- Applicable to fully explored as well as partially explored coal blocks.
- Upfront amount is based on value of estimated geological reserves.
- Successful Bidder to pay monthly revenue share based on % revenue share quoted, total quantity of coal and notional or actual price whichever is higher.
- Incentives for early production, gasification and liquefaction of coal.
- Exploitation of Coal Bed Methane  is allowed.
- No restriction on the sale and/or utilisation of coal. More flexibility in coal production schedule.
Amendments have been made in the Coal Mines  Act, 2015 [CMSP Act] and the Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957 [MMDR Act] through Mineral Laws Amendment Act, 2020 enacted on 13.03.2020. Sections 4 and 5 of the CMSP Act and Section 11A of the MMDR Act have been amended clarifying that any company selected through auction/ allotment can carry on coal mining operation for own consumption, sale or for any other purposes, as may be specified by the Central Government, allowing wider participation and competition in auction. Thus, the companies which do not possess any prior coal mining experience in India can now participate in auction of coal blocks.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Diagnosis of Mental Health issues post covid-19
The “Global prevalence and burden of depressive and anxiety disorders in 204 countries and territories in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic” study, published in Lancet public health, has estimated an increase of about 35 per cent in the prevalence of anxiety and depression in India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For providing affordable and accessible mental healthcare facilities, the Government is implementing the National Mental Health Programme  in the country. The District Mental Health Programme  component of the NMHP has been sanctioned for implementation in 704 districts for which support is provided to States/UTs through the National Health Mission. Facilities made available under DMHP at the Community Health Centre  and Primary Health Centre  levels, include outpatient services, assessment, counselling/ psycho-social interventions, care and support to persons with severe mental disorders, drugs, outreach services, ambulance services etc. In addition to above services there is a provision of 10 bedded in-patient facility at the district level.
Further, realizing the impact that COVID-19 may have on the mental health of the people, the Government has taken a number of initiatives, including –
- Setting up of a 24/7 helpline to provide psychosocial support, by mental health professionals, to the entire affected population, divided into different target groups viz children, adult, elderly, women and healthcare workers.
- Issuance of guidelines/ advisories on management of mental health issues, catering to different segments of the society.
- Advocacy through various media platforms in the form of creative and audio-visual materials on managing stress and anxiety, and promoting an environment of support and care for all.
- Issuance and dissemination of detailed guidelines by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences , Bengaluru- "Mental Health in the times of COVID-19 Pandemic - Guidance for General Medical and Specialized Mental Health Care Settings".
- All the guidelines, advisories and advocacy material can be accessed on Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website under “Behavioral Health – Psychosocial helpline” .
- Online capacity building of health workers by NIMHANS in providing psychosocial support and training through -Diksha platform.
Besides the above, the Government has announced a “National Tele Mental Health Programme” in the Budget of 2022-23, to further improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country.
The Government has developed comprehensive Training Modules for Healthcare Providers to deal with Post COVID Mental Health Issues to equip Doctors, Nurses, paramedical healthcare workers, community health workers and other frontline workers with knowledge and skills to provide psychosocial support to those affected by post COVID mental health issues.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah held a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Karnataka on the border dispute between the two states in New Delhi today
Both the Chief Ministers kept a positive approach and it was agreed in the meeting that in a democracy disputes can be best resolved only through Constitutional means
Both Sates will not claim each other's land until the final judgement of the Supreme Court; Three ministers each from both the States will discuss this matter in detail
Both the States have agreed to form a committee under the chairmanship of a senior IPS officer to maintain law and order in the two states and ensure that people, travelers or businessmen from other Sqtates living in the region do not face any kind of trouble
In the whole matter, fake tweets in the name of top leaders have also led to inflaming sentiments in the two States; In cases of such fake tweets, FIR will be registered and the culprits will be brought before the public
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah held a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Karnataka on the border dispute between the two States in New Delhi today. Addressing the media after the meeting, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that both the Chief Ministers took a positive approach in the meeting and it was agreed that in a democracy, disputes can be best resolved only through constitutional means.
Shri Amit Shah said that it was also agreed in the meeting that neither State will claim each other's land till the judgement of the Supreme Court and three ministers each from both the states will meet and discuss this issue in detail. Shri Shah said that both the States have agreed to form a committee under the chairmanship of a senior IPS officer to ensure that law and order is maintained in both the States and that people, travelers or businessmen from other states living in the region do not face any kind of trouble.
The Union Home Minister said that in this whole matter, fake tweets in the name of top leaders have also worked to inflame the sentiments of people in both the States, that is why it was also decided in the meeting that FIRs will be lodged in cases of such fake tweets and the culprits will be brought before the public. The Union Home Minister said that he hopes that the leaders of the opposition parties of both the States will not give political colour to the issue in the interest of the general public.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 201.15 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 6.51 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,01,15,92,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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6,51,69,130
More than 201.15 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 6.51 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC Secures Trademark Registrations in Bhutan, UAE & Mexico; Files Applications in 40 Countries to Protect Brand “Khadi”
Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has recently secured trademark registrations in three countries – Bhutan, UAE and Mexico – a big stride towards protecting the identity of brand “Khadi” globally. Apart from these countries, KVIC’s trademark applications are pending in 40 countries across the world that include the USA, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Japan, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil and others.
While KVIC obtained the latest trademark registration in Bhutan on 9th July; trademark registration was granted in UAE on 28th June. With this, KVIC has succeeded in securing trademark registration for the first time in a Gulf country. Earlier, KVIC got the trademark registration for “Khadi” in Mexico in December 2020.
So far KVIC was having Trademark registrations for the word mark “KHADI” in 6 countries namely Germany, UK, Australia, Russia, China and EU where trademark registrations were granted in certain classes. However, with recent trademark registrations in Bhutan, UAE and Mexico, the number of such countries has gone up to nine. In these countries, KVIC has got registrations in various classes that pertain to Khadi fabric, Khadi readymade garments and village industry products like Khadi soaps, Khadi cosmetics, Khadi incense sticks among others.
It is for the first time in the history of KVIC that sustained efforts have been made in the last 5 years to protect the brand “Khadi” which was given to us by none other than Mahatma Gandhi.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said these trademark registrations will prevent any misuse of the brand name “Khadi” globally. He said in recent years, Khadi’s popularity has seen a massive growth in India and abroad due to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s appeal to adopt Khadi. It has, therefore, become very important for KVIC to protect the identity of Khadi and safeguard the interest of consumers and lakhs of Khadi artisans who are manufacturing genuine Khadi products.
The development assumes great significance as there have been instances of some private local entities in countries like Mexico and Germany seeking trademark registration for brand name “Khadi” in their respective countries. In Mexico, KVIC challenged the trademark application of “One Foundation Oaxaca Ac” which had applied for the “Khadi” logo. However, the firm did not challenge KVIC’s objections and trademark registration for the word “Khadi” and “Khadi” logo was granted in favour of KVIC.
Similarly, in Germany, KVIC challenged a local company - Best Natural Products GmbH , which in 2011 already got prior rights in the mark “KHADI” and related marks in EU and other countries in different classes. After long legal battle and negotiations through the Diplomatic channel with the help of the Ministry of External Affairs, BNP has expressed its willingness to settle the trademark disputes amicably with KVIC.
Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI
Centre of Excellence of Water Sanitation and Hygiene  at IIT Madras supported by NBCC  facilitated by Office of PSA, GoI
New lab space will enable the setting up of 12 additional labs
Partnership was facilitated by the Strategic Alliances Division of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser
Principal Scientific Adviser welcomes the initiative
NBCC  Limited has provided CSR funding to set up a lab space at the Thaiyur campus  of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras . NBCC  Limited is a Government of India Central Public Sector Enterprise  in the category Navaratna. The proposed building will come up over an area of 1018 sq. metres and will have various facilities. It will help meet the growing infrastructure requirements of the institute and its researchers to conduct cutting-edge research to benefit the nation and the world at large.
Senior officials from NBCC  Limited, IIT Madras , and the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser were present while signing the Memorandum of Understanding on 19th July 2021 at NBCC Bhawan.
IIT Madras is known for its various departments and advanced research programmes. Over the years, the institute has built new research centres, academic blocks, and labs. The new lab space, funded by NBCC  Limited, will enable the setting up of 12 additional labs of 10x5 sq. metres. IIT Madras has provided land for this new initiative and will also ensure the availability of various utilities such as water, electricity, and sanitation. It will take over the lab space once construction is completed and will also provide the required funds for its upkeep and maintenance.
The partnership was facilitated by the Strategic Alliances division of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India. Before the MoU signing between NBCC and IIT Madras, Principal Scientific Adviser, Prof. K. VijayRaghavan said, “IIT Madras spearheads several research programmes aligned with the focus areas of national and global interest. Various departments and advanced research centres of the institution have trained numerous students and scholars. These programmes, however, need infrastructure – centres of excellence, academic blocks, lab facilities, among others. NBCC ’s support to facilitate a lab space at the Thaiyur campus of IIT Madras is very welcome in this regard.”
Shri P K Gupta, CMD, NBCC India pointed out that NBCC  is happy to contribute to research and development at IIT Madras through the organization’s CSR initiative. He noted that such contributions will go a long way in addressing the dearth of low expenditure on R&D in India.
Prof Mahesh V Panchagnula, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Affairs, IIT Madras, expressed his gratitude for the support received from NBCC and talked about the scope of this partnership which begins with CSR and can branch out to collaborate for design. Prof Ligy Philip, Dean , IIT Madras elaborated on the work to be done at the Thaiyur campus which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in March 2021.
The MoU was signed by Shri Debasis Satapathy, GM HR , NBCC , and Prof Mahesh P, IIT Madras.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to drowning in Latehar district, Jharkhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to drowning in Latehar district, Jharkhand.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"Shocked by the loss of young lives due to drowning in Latehar district, Jharkhand. In this hour of sadness, condolences to the bereaved families: PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Education
PM TO INTERACT WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO BEAT EXAM STRESS
Kolkata, January 17, 2020.
Third edition of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi's “Town Hall” interaction programme Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020 with a cross section of Students and Teachers from India and abroad to beat exam stress will be held on 20th January, 2020 at 11 a.m. at New Delhi.
The HRD Ministry in partnership with MyGov launched a ‘short essay’ competition for students of classes 9 to 12 for the third edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme with school students "ParikshaPeCharcha 2020” . The entries for the competition were invited online from December 2 to December 23, 2019 through www.mygov.in. More than 3 lakh children registered themselves out of which over 2.6 lakh students participated in the competition.1.03 lakhs students participated in the competition in 2019. Selected winners stand a chance to attend Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020 and interact with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Around 2000 students will be participating from all over India in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020.
A painting and poster making competition was also on exam related issues for CBSE & KVS school students, selected painting/posters will form part of exhibition before the Prime Minister during the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020. About 750 posters and paintings have been received, out of that a committee have selected best 50 paintings/posters. These will be displayed at the venue of the programme Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. The Prime Minister will view this exhibition before the start of the programme.
To make this programme more students centric first time students will moderate the one hour long programme of Prime Minister. This year, four Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan  schools students will compere the programme. These four students of KVS were shortlisted from the EK BHARAT SHRESTHA BHARAT Parv debate competition organised by the KVS last year. Among these four students two are girls and two are boys.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Implementation of PM-KISAN Yojana
The following table gives the number of farmers who have benefitted under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana  in the States of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra as on 16.03.2021.
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State
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Number of farmers benefitted under PM-KISAN
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Chhattisgarh
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31,38,563
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Odisha
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37,19,217
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Jharkhand
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25,69,968
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Maharashtra
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1,09,89,067
PM-KISAN is a continuous and ongoing Scheme, in which the financial benefits are transferred to the bank accounts of the identified beneficiaries as and when their correct and verified data is uploaded by the concerned States/UTs on PM-KISAN web-portal. The data of beneficiaries so uploaded by them undergoes a multi-level verification and validation by various concerned agencies, including the banks, and only then the amount is released into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in 103rd meeting Development Committee Meeting of World Bank-IMF
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 103rd Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary via video conferencing here today. The items on the agenda included World Bank Group  and International Monetary Fund Support for Debt Relief Under the Common Framework and Beyond; COVID-19 pandemic: World Bank Group Support for Fair and Affordable Access to Vaccines by Developing Countries; and From COVID-19 Crisis Response to Resilient Recovery – Saving Lives and Livelihoods while Supporting Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development .
In her intervention at this session, the Finance Minister stated that we are all engaged in steering our economies and people safely out of COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of India has taken several measures to contain the spread of pandemic and also to mitigate its social and economic impact including a series of economic stimulus packages in last one year.
Smt. Sitharaman shared that the Government has announced Aatma Nirbhar Packages of Rs 27.1 trillion, amounting to more than 13% of the GDP. These packages were meant not only to provide social protection to poor and vulnerable but also to push forward the economic reforms.
The Finance Minister noted with pleasure that the WBG has stepped up its financing in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic with total financing approvals exceeding $100 billion for the first time. Smt. Sitharaman appreciated the pro-active role played by the WBG in helping developing countries access vaccines in a timely and affordable manner in coordination with other multilateral agencies like WHO and GAVI.
The Finance Minister urged World Bank to explore the possibility to sustain crisis response keeping in mind debt sustainability of vulnerable countries and financial sustainability of the WBG.